Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain has confirmed that Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen is voluntarily stepping down. “He has chosen to vacate the position himself. His duties will be reassigned, and the change will take effect within a day or two,” Hossain said. He also indicated that Sufiur Rahman, Special Assistant for Foreign Affairs to the Chief Adviser, may also see changes in his role. Although Secretary Masud’s term was set to end on December 12, 2026, he is reportedly opting for early leave despite being offered a diplomatic post abroad by the interim government.